Intermodal Logistics and IMPERIAL Cargo Overview - Mr Abrie de Swardt - 1 September 2011

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IMPERIAL Logistics Presented by Abrie de Swardt

Inter-modal Logistics and

IMPERIAL Cargo Overview

Transport Forum

Inter-modal and the future. South Africa'sgrowing role in world trade routes.

Stellenbosch, South Africa

September 1, 2011


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Disclaimer

Introduction

IMPERIAL Cargo In Perspective

Green The New Blue

Introduction


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Logistics costs in South Africa remain high compared to its trading partners.

Transport cost is the biggest contributor and the high demand for transport is more

and more supplied by road an expensive solution for certain / rail centric products

and geographic areas.

Furthermore, environmental costs will emerge more strongly as a concern.

Fortunately South Africa has significant opportunities to leverage co-modality as the

key for an optimum logistics system and I reiterate IMPERIALs views on the matter:

IMPERIAL Logistics believes that South African companies need to have a common objective to

alleviate the pressure on the road system and to bring back to rail the commodities and

containers that are suitable for rail transport.

It is essential that rail centric products involving commodities such as coal, iron-ore, chrome,

ferrochrome and manganese remain on rail more so than what is currently the case.

However, it important for the road and rail sectors to complement each other.

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There has to be an optimum split between these two modes of transport and commoditieslike coal and manganese as well as containers should not be transported on road in most

instances, as this is destroying South Africas infrastructure.

Furthermore, solutions need to be found that optimise South Africas end-to-end supply

chain, including the way that South Africas rail, road, inland terminals and ports complement

each other to compete as a whole against other global supply chains.

Forming public private partnerships is a significant opportunity to support Transnet's

multibillion-rand investment plan in creating rail and inter-modal capacity to achieve

sustainable logistics.

The challenge however remains: Although consensus exists around issues such as

regeneration and use of rail capacity, not enough has been done yet.

The competitiveness and sustainability of South Africas logistics system remain at risk and

moving from consensus to action is long overdue.

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Freight transportation negligible consideration in

company strategy

However, current business practices such as international sourcing

and quick turnaround times challenge this by extending transportation

distances and minimising lead times in the supply chain


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Freight transportation negligible consideration in

company strategy

Standard modes of transportation consume fossil fuels, generate noise and

emit toxic compounds

By measuring the effects of inefficiencies in terms of cost and CO2 we are able

to identify potential improvements


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Inter-modal transport /

container cartage

Linehaul transport Cross-border transport

Local distribution solutions

Warehousing management /

solutions

Integrated IT solutions


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Inter-modal Concept

Production ConsumerPoint of Sale

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Maritime Domestic Overborder / Regional

Durban Gauteng

PE Gauteng

Cape Town Gauteng

Overborder Ports

Cartage services

Rail Corridor

Terminal Consolidation

Terminal Value-adds

Rail / Road Haulage

& Cartage

Terminal De-consolidation

Terminal Value-adds

Rail/ Road Haulage

& Cartage

Intermodal Product Offering

Load Consolidation

Transhipment & Trans-loading

Railhead Access

Bi-modal transport system

TPT/TNPA/TFR/Client Integration

Door to Door Service

Door to Door Service

Ship

Port

Rail

Termi-

nal

Road


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Rapidly-Changing

Global Economic Conditions

Supply Chain Needs and Requirements

Need to Continually Re-Evaluate Global Sourcing andMarketing Strategies

Conclusions:

No Such Thing as a Globally-Optimum Supply Chain Solution

Renewed Priorities on Flexibility, Adaptability, and Changeability

Critical Need for Supply Chain Innovation



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Conclusions:

No Such Thing as a Globally-Optimum Supply Chain Solution

Renewed Priorities on Flexibility, Adaptability, and Changeability

Critical Need for Supply Chain Innovation



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Separate container division Managing own assets with extensive sub-contractor base

Depots in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth depots


Infrastructure


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Separate container division Managing own assets with extensive sub-contractor base

Depots in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth depots


Technology

People

Process

Infrastructure

Facility for CTOs at the port and bonded carrier services

Capacity to pre-draw, destuffing and packing of containers

Risk Management, incl. hazardous cargo

Appropriate and formalised SLAs / KPIs in place

ISO 9001 , ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001

Suitably qualified and experienced individuals in place

More than 3 decades of experience in container handling

Communication 24/7 & 365

Track & Trace of all vehicles

Radio contact


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Leading the green logistics evolution by

investing in renewable energy

infrastructure

Invested R42 million in this Greenfields project

Of this, R2.7 million was invested in a renewable

energy generation system delivering > 30,461

KWh annually

New headquarters harness natural power, light

and ventilation

Truck wash water treatment plant is noteworthy

The project has enabled clean, renewable

energy usage at the site for the next 20 years

From dumpsite to green logistics landmark site


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THANK YOU


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Contact Details

For Further Information:

[email protected]

or

+27 21 868 3141

Intermodal Logistics and IMPERIAL Cargo Overview - Mr Abrie de Swardt - 1 September 2011

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